One-Pot Facile Synthesis of Acridinediones and their Derivatives by Nano Ferrite as a Catalyst

Abstract

The synthesis of 9-aryl substituted acridinedione derivatives was achieved by employing nano ferrite catalyst under solvent free conditions. XRD and TEM results exhibits cubic phase of maghemite (γ-Fe2O3) with average particle size of 20-25 nm. Catalytic activity of the nano ferrite was explored for the synthesis of acridinedione. The present approach offers several advantages such as short reaction time, easy purification, high yield and reusability of the catalyst